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Study Suggests Tie Between BPA And Child Obesity

A provocative new study suggests a connection between the BPA chemical used in food packaging and childhood obesity, but the researchers..

September 19, 2012

Although fruits are very healthy and rich in vitamins and fiber, too much of a good thing can also pack added pounds to your waistline. As..

September 12, 2012

U.S. laws strictly curbing school sales of junk food and sweetened drinks may play a role in slowing childhood obesity, according to a..

August 24, 2012

You know it’s Christmas when there’s so much food on the table — and in your stomach. Then, too, there’s so much food wastage that..

December 13, 2011 with 0 Comments

Acai, a super fruit found in Brazil and featured in Oprah and other TV shows, has been proven by many to relieve pain, promote weight loss,..

October 21, 2011 with 0 Comments

Just because we run short of rice and corn does not mean we lack food. The country has a number of available and edible grains especially..

September 11, 2011 with 0 Comments

One day, an exasperated patient complained, “Doc, can you tell us what we can eat? You only tell us what we can’t eat.” Yes, I agree,..

August 2, 2011 with 0 Comments

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